How to pronounce luncheonette
Say it like luhn-chih-NET. Luncheonette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- luhn
- chih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luncheonette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of luncheonette
American and British speakers say luncheonette in essentially the same way: /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: luhn-chih-NET.
What does luncheonette mean?
- A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.
Where does luncheonette come from?
From luncheon + -ette.
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Words that rhyme with luncheonette
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Questions about saying luncheonette
How do you pronounce luncheonette?
Say luhn-chih-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luncheonette?
Luncheonette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: luhn · chih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say luncheonette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌlʌntʃɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.